The Boys Are Back (2009)
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Release Date: 10/2 in Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Denver, San Diego, Seattle and other select cities 10/9 in San Francisco, Portland and other select cities
Studio: Miramax
Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, THE BOYS ARE BACK is a deeply moving, wryly confessional tale of fatherhood, that intimately evokes both the fragility and wonders of family life. It follows a witty, wisecracking, action-oriented sportswriter (Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner CLIVE OWEN) who, in the wake of his wife’s tragic death, finds himself in a sudden, stultifying state of single parenthood. With turbulent emotions swirling just below the surface, Joe Warr throws himself into the only child-rearing philosophy he thinks has a shot at bringing joy back into their lives: “just say yes.” Raising two boys – a curious six year-old (NICHOLAS MCANULTY) and a rebel teen (GEORGE MACKAY) from a previous marriage -- in a household devoid of feminine influence, and with an unabashed lack of rules, life becomes exuberant, instinctual, reckless . . . and on the constant verge of disaster. United by unspoken love, conflicted by fierce feelings and in search of a road forward, the three multi-generational boys of the Warr household, father and sons alike, must each find their own way, however tenuous, to grow up. Their story is not just about the transforming power of a family crisis -- but the unavoidable grace of everyday life and love that gets them through.
MPAA Rating: THIS FILM IS RATED PG-13 FOR SOME SEXUAL LANGUAGE AND THEMATIC ELEMENTS.
Actors (14 Actors)
Clive Owen
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Movie: The Boys Are Back, Croupier, Greenfingers, Gosford Park, The Bourne Identity, Beyond Borders, King Arthur, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, King Arthur, Closer, Sin City, Derailed, Sin City, Inside Man, Derailed, Children of Men, Shoot 'Em Up, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Bourne Identity, The International, Duplicity
Emma Booth
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Movie: The Boys Are Back, 3 Acts of Murder, 3 Acts of Murder: The Story of a Crime Writer, Introducing the Dwights, Clubland, Town Creek
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Actor/Actress: Clive Owen, George MacKay, Nicholas McAnulty
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Actor/Actress: Clive Owen, Emma Booth, Nicholas McAnulty
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Actor/Actress: Clive Owen, George MacKay, Nicholas McAnulty
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Movie: The Boys Are Back
The Boys Are Back Photo
Actor/Actress: Clive Owen, Nicholas McAnulty
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misslizz 3 months ago (Hide)(Show)
does anybody know when this movie was released for the screening in sanantonio,tx?
FishOnGirl 4 months, 2 weeks ago (Hide)(Show)
I thougth the movie was just ok, because it was to quite. The story was nice but a little slow, but an over all good family clean movie.
breyes 4 months, 3 weeks ago (Hide)(Show)
I thougth this movie was great it's a message to single parents.I would see it again
rlgina22 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Great acting done by Clive Owen and his younger sons. One of my favorite scenes was the youngest child's birthday.
msltate1 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
ThisThe Boys are Back was excellent! The preview I saw did not do it justice at all! The storyline was realistic & timely... I do plan to see it again!
Dancersat948 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I especially like the star, Clive Owen! His acting, his voice, - all terrific. The children were well cast. It is a good movie to see and enjoy.
garygreymovies 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
it was ok. some sad parts
Daniel2010 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
i liked the movie it was good
kmrlrr 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Loved it!
aim1d 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I thought the story concept was good, but Clive couldn't carry the story all alone and there weren't any good visual scenes for it being in Australia. I wanted it to tug at my heart but it didn't. Would be better as a tv movie or on pbs.
WileyB 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
My guest felt he was coming down with a cold and was polite enough to suggest we skip this time because of the "swine flu" scare.
sarahinpink 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
The movie dragged a little, but was still really good. The only thing holding back the tears was the contract between the adults and the younger son strugging off emotions. Had the son been emotional, the tears would have been flowing!
MANDUJA 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I thought the movie was great, I had my 4year old grandaughter with me she also in enjoyed it, she did not get bored.
daisyfire 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Loved this movie!! I don't know what could have made it better.
MikeMcBrayer 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
A deeply touching film... Well written story with exceptional actors, especially the two young boys. WOW... Had no idea as to what it was about before hand but after seeing it I would recomend it to all. A great date movie that even guy's sould enjoy.
motunui 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
excellent.
kaylitab 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Good movie. I liked the ending where both boys go home with the dad.
judy61 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I like this movie and it sad too.
Paradisio 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I thought the movie was emotional. It shows that fathers should also participate in child rearing. They should spend quality time with their children and not just leave the wife to handle everything. One should be prepared to deal with children when one parent is sick or gone. The father had a very difficult time dealing with his child because he didn't realize all the work his wife hhad done ...more
kmrlrr 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Loved it!
sunflour7 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
It was a very touching movie....
mratalsky 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Well acted, good choice of actors. Beautiful scenery. Storyline is different about a single father who is learning to be a good father to 2 boys.
mywong23 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I liked the scene at the train station when Clive was looking for Artie and he found Artie AND Harry.
movie was a bit lengthy.
nickandnora 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I liked the scenes of the father at home with his sons and the beautiful outdoor cinematography.
jpesp 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
My husband and I both enjoyed this movie. I was sorry when it ended because I had become invested in the characters and didn't want to see them go.
moviegirl11 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
The story was great , made you think about life. The youngest actor (Arty) was the best of all. I think every family should see it. Scenery was beautiful.
mtong 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
Thought the final scene he has talking with his deceased wife was especially touching, when she tells him to buy a convertible car for Artie.
lamwise 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
It's a beautifully directed and acted movie. You know you're in for something different from the beginning when it's revealed why beachgoers are shouting at Clive Owen's character while he drives by in his car. There are a lot of other big no-no's to do with kids in the movie, but it adds to the real desperateness of a naive father trying to connect with his kids.
Again, let me emphasize how beau...more
ebuena 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
very touching..
and1street13 5 months ago (Hide)(Show)
I thought It was a good movie, great acting.